The way Titans quarterback Matt Hasselbeck sees it, the month between the end of OTAs and the start of training camp is a very important one. So even though the Titans won’t have the benefit of coaches guiding them during that period, Hasselbeck will be spending quite a bit of time on the football field.

He and second-year quarterback Jake Locker plan to bring a number of the Titans wide receivers and tight ends up to the state of Washington during that open period, which should help all involved stay sharp right up until training camp begins in late July.

“I know that when we end (OTAs in late June), that’s when it’s going to be important for guys to come together,” Hasselbeck said. “The guys that are going to be on the field competing in September … it would be great to get some time with them. Sometimes you can’t because of rehab and other things, but I think we (can find a good work rate) without overdoing it.”

That’s not to say Hasselbeck will be taking it easy during the workouts.

“For me, that’s the most important time of the year, in terms of getting your arm ready to compete and make competitive throws,” Hasselbeck said. “These (OTAs) are competitive throws, but the real competitive throws, that’s July.”